KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
10,237 km
6,361 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
10,237 km
6,361 mi / 5,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
62°
east northeast

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KEN KTM
Airport Name Kenema Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KEN KTM
ICAO Code GFKE VNKT
City Kenema Kathmandu
Country Sierra Leone Nepal
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 485 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kenema (KEN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 10,237 kilometers (6,361 miles / 5,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Kenema, it's 09:32 in Kathmandu. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,905 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kenema Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kenema Airport (KEN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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